Michigan State University Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Alma, MI(Alma, Michigan Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$61,182
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202500734
- NRMP Code:
- 2436120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is an unopposed three-year program, which means there are no other residents to compete against for clinical hands-on experience. We are focused on rural, community-based hospital and clinical practice. We are a unique program, as our health system is affiliated with the University of Michigan, our residency program is sponsored by Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. Our programs offers Point of Care Ultrasound Track and Longitudinal Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,182
PGY-1
$63,242
PGY-2
$65,302
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $187K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 37K
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.59
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
30°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
10.45
Gas (per gallon)
$3.91
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202500734
- NRMP Code:
- 2436120C0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Arturas Klugas
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/21/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/21/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2436120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- MyMichigan Medical Center-Alma
- Primary Teaching Site:
- MyMichigan Medical Center-Alma
- Contact Person:
- Lesha Colthorp
- Contact Email:
- lesha.colthorp@mymichigan.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 36th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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